Brazil clinched its first Olympic gold medal in men's soccer when its team beat Germany 5-4 in a penalty shootout on Saturday (local time).

Brazil Captain Neymar and German Captain Max Meyer scored respectively in the regular 90 minutes as the match finished in a 1-1 stalemate after extra time.

Both teams were successful with their first four attempts in the shootout until Brazil keeper Weverton blocked Nils Petersen's penalty kick to give his team a chance to win in the fifth round.

After kissing the ball, Neymar calmly sent the shot into the top corner to clinch the gold medal for the country.

It was the first time that the five-time World Cup champion had won an Olympic gold medal in men's soccer.

"I don't have words to say anything," Neymar said after the game. "I can't describe my feelings right now. I just want to thank my teammates, my friends and my family, who have been by my side during the most difficult moments. It wasn't easy. I don't know what else to say, I'm just really happy."